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Comparison of two techniques for measuring endotracheal tube cuff pressure during general anaesthesia in laparoscopic surgeries

Efficacy of passive release of cuff pressure using the loss of resistance syringe technique for measuring endotracheal tube cuff pressure during general anaesthesia in laparoscopic surgeries A Randomised Control Trial comparing - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083010
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-03-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: LOR Group using Loss of Resistance Syringe: Endotracheal Tube cuff inflated with Loss of Resistance Syringe Technique and cuff pressure measured Control Intervention1: PBP Group using P

Sponsors

CHITTI SUBHAN S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have given valid informed consent Age above 18 Years ASA PS I, II & III Patients posted for Laparoscopic Surgery under General Anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Hemodynamically unstable ASA PS IV & Above Patients with High Risk of Aspiration Recent Respiratory Tract Infection Anticipated Difficult Airway

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To measure the Endotracheal Tube cuff pressure with Passive release of cuff pressure using Loss of Resistance Syringe Technique and Conventional Pilot Balloon Palpation method to inflate the cuff. 2. To determine the underinflation and overinflation of endotracheal tube cuff pressure.Timepoint: At Induction, 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. To assess the post extubation symptoms 2. To evaluate intraoperative hemodynamic changes 3. To determine the variations in intraoperative endotracheal tube cuff pressureTimepoint: Post Extubation at 0, 6, 12, 24 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKEERTHANA KALAICHELVAN

Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital

keer.kalai@gmail.com9445657066

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026